Dan Panu-Misailescu, Developer in Polovragi, Gorj County, Romania
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Dan Panu-Misailescu

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Bio

Dan is a full-stack AI engineer with 12+ years of experience. He is a remote Corp2Corp C2C/B2B contractor for US and EU companies, specializing in building high-performance applications and scalable, AI-driven solutions that drive business impact. Surrounded by the beauty of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, where nature meets innovation, he cherishes life as a husband and father, embracing technology, music, and creativity, all driven by love and the pursuit of excellence.

Portfolio

Remote Corp2Corp C2C/B2B Contractor for US and EU companies
React, JavaScript, Firebase, Management, PostgreSQL...
CHAPTR
React, CSS, Stable Diffusion, Python, JavaScript, NoSQL, Public Speaking...
Livegistics
JavaScript, Node.js, React, HTML, Firebase, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)...

Experience

  • Communication - 20 years
  • JavaScript - 12 years
  • Creative Problem Solving - 12 years
  • React - 8 years
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - 8 years
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 5 years
  • Python - 2 years
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) - 2 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Linux

The most amazing...

...I've secured $6 million in VC seed funding creating a platform that improved truck unloading efficiency by 800% and cut wait times from 2 minutes to 15 secunds.

Work Experience

Lead Full-stack AI Engineer

2016 - PRESENT
Remote Corp2Corp C2C/B2B Contractor for US and EU companies
  • Delivered scalable, cloud-based solutions by leading requirements gathering, managing stakeholders, and guiding teams, while leveraging cutting-edge technology stacks to maximize operational impact.
  • Developed and deployed high-performance, AI-driven applications using a diverse tech stack, including GCP, Firebase, Vercel, AWS, React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, LLM, LangChain, AI Agents, REST, GraphQL, and more, driving innovation and performance.
  • Focused on empowering and helping startups achieve rapid growth by leveraging technology to create a substantial competitive advantage.
Technologies: React, JavaScript, Firebase, Management, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google Pub/Sub, Redis, HTML, CSS, Node.js, TypeScript, SaaS, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Agile Project Management, Redux, Full-stack, Front-end, Back-end, API Integration, Architecture, Next.js, Leadership, NoSQL, SQL, Data Visualization, Mobile, Web Architecture, APIs, Continuous Integration (CI), DevOps, GraphQL, Python, AWS Lambda, Docker, HTML5, Material UI, Web Development, Google Cloud, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Full-stack Development, System Design, Team Leadership, MongoDB, DOM, REST, Dart, Flutter, Software Architecture, CTO, Roadmaps, Express.js, Databases, CI/CD Pipelines, Containerization, Amazon DynamoDB, Stripe, Serverless, Stripe API, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Front-end Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Software Development, Design Patterns, Communication, Agile, NestJS, Serverless Architecture, REST APIs, Creative Problem Solving, OpenAI, Llama 3, Llama, Ollama, MySQL, Terraform, Cloud Firestore, Pinecone, LangChain, AI Agents, Vercel

Full-stack AI Engineer

2023 - 2024
CHAPTR
  • Spearheaded the development of two innovative products: an AI-powered interactive storytelling app for parents and children and Reedy, a web app that leveraged AI to optimize publishing metadata, boosting discoverability and market alignment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement AI-driven solutions utilizing OpenAI API, Pinecone, GCP, Firebase, React, Python, and Stable Diffusion.Applied prompt engineering and leveraged Jupyter Notebooks for in-depth experimentation.
  • Demonstrated AI expertise at international hackathons, including one at Google’s headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, and another offsite event in Barcelona, Spain.
Technologies: React, CSS, Stable Diffusion, Python, JavaScript, NoSQL, Public Speaking, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), System Design, Design Patterns, Machine Learning, SQL, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), TypeScript, Software Architecture, Node.js, Cloud Firestore, Communication, ChatGPT, Large Language Models (LLMs), Agile, Firebase, Serverless Architecture, REST APIs, Creative Problem Solving, Terraform, LangChain, Pinecone, AI Agents

Principal Software Engineer & VP of Engineering (via Toptal)

2020 - 2022
Livegistics
  • Raised $6 million in VC seed funding by leading the delivery of an innovative cloud software platform that enhanced operational efficiency by 8x.
  • Reduced average wait times from 2 minutes to 15 seconds, making truck unloading eight times faster, and boosted material throughput and profits by 800%.
  • Managed a distributed engineering team, overseeing Agile development processes to improve efficiency and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Led scrum meetings, streamlined task creation and assignment, and fostered collaboration to drive successful project execution.
  • Led cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders to define requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
  • Spearheaded the design and implementation of a robust tech stack, incorporating Google Cloud Platform (GCP), React, Node.js, Firebase, PostgreSQL, Pub/Sub, and Redis to optimize performance and scalability.
Technologies: JavaScript, Node.js, React, HTML, Firebase, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google Pub/Sub, PostgreSQL, Redis, Management, CSS, TypeScript, SaaS, Cloud Firestore, Google Cloud Functions, Software Architecture, SQL, Agile Project Management, Redux, Full-stack, Front-end, Back-end, API Integration, Architecture, Leadership, NoSQL, Data Visualization, Mobile, Web Architecture, APIs, Continuous Integration (CI), DevOps, Docker, HTML5, Material UI, Web Development, Google Cloud, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Full-stack Development, System Design, Team Leadership, DOM, REST, CTO, Roadmaps, Express.js, Databases, CI/CD Pipelines, Containerization, Serverless, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Front-end Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Software Development, Design Patterns, Communication, Agile, Serverless Architecture, REST APIs, Creative Problem Solving

Full-stack Software Engineer

2013 - 2016
JLG Consulting
  • Acted as a full-stack software engineer at JLG Consulting, a company headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, delivering qualified expertise in software development and air traffic control automation.
  • Led the requirements gathering and development of the Airspace Performance Factor (APF) software project, driving its success from concept to execution.
  • Presented and deployed the APF software at the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, showcasing its impact on enhancing air traffic analysis and operational efficiency.
Technologies: CSS, HTML, C#, JavaScript, Full-stack, Front-end, Back-end, API Integration, Architecture, NoSQL, SQL, Data Visualization, Web Architecture, APIs, .NET, HTML5, C#.NET, Web Development, Full-stack Development, Team Leadership, MongoDB, DOM, REST, Databases, CI/CD Pipelines, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Front-end Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Software Development, Design Patterns, Communication, Agile, REST APIs, Creative Problem Solving

Full-stack Developer

2011 - 2013
SelfPay
  • Served as a full-stack developer at SelfPay, a fast-growing fintech leading the electronic payment solutions field, running the largest network of self-service payment stations in Europe.
  • Developed core features for the SelfPay platform, creating a highly intuitive payment system tailored for touchscreen terminals.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to drive the platform’s scalability, enabling it to handle millions of users efficiently.
Technologies: CSS, HTML, C#, JavaScript, SQL, Full-stack, Front-end, Back-end, API Integration, Data Visualization, Web Architecture, APIs, .NET, HTML5, C#.NET, Web Development, Full-stack Development, DOM, REST, Databases, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Front-end Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Software Development, Design Patterns, Communication, Agile, REST APIs, Creative Problem Solving

Experience

Livegistics | United States Construction Industry Live Software Platform

https://lincolncitizen.com/livegistics-secures-6-million-in-seed-funding-with-groundbreaking-construction-technology/
• Accomplished raising $6 million in VC seed funding by leading the delivery of an innovative cloud software platform that enhanced operational efficiency by 8X. It reduced average wait times from 2 minutes to 15 seconds, making truck unloading 8 times faster, and boosted material throughput and profits by 800%.
• Managed a distributed engineering team, overseeing Agile development processes to improve efficiency and ensure alignment with project goals. Led Scrum meetings, streamlined task creation and assignment, and fostered collaboration to drive successful project execution.
• Led cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders to define requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Spearheaded the design and implementation of a robust tech stack, incorporating GCP (Google Cloud Platform), React, Node.js, Firebase, PostgreSQL, Pub/Sub, and Redis to optimize performance and scalability.

Read more about Livegistics Secures $6 Million in Seed Funding With Groundbreaking Construction Technology at the following link:
• https://lincolncitizen.com/livegistics-secures-6-million-in-seed-funding-with-groundbreaking-construction-technology/

AI Storytelling App with Pictures

An interactive storytelling app where parents and children collaborate with AI to create and explore vividly illustrated stories. Harnessing the innovative power of Stable Diffusion models and WebUI Automatic1111 Stable Diffusion, we achieved high-quality, coherent imagery. This complemented the captivating text crafted by the GPT-4 model.

Reedy

https://reedy.ai/
• Spearheaded the development of two innovative products: an AI-powered interactive storytelling app for parents and children, and Reedy, a web app that leveraged AI to optimize publishing metadata, boosting discoverability and market alignment. https://reedy.ai/
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement AI-driven solutions utilizing OpenAI API, Pinecone, GCP, Firebase, React, Python, and Stable Diffusion. Applied prompt engineering and leveraged Jupyter Notebooks for in-depth experimentation.
• Demonstrated AI expertise at international hackathons, including one at Google’s headquarters in Hamburg, Germany and another offsite event in Barcelona, Spain.

CHAPTR, a company member of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, develops AI-driven solutions to enhance productivity and creativity in modern work environments.
https://www.chaptr.com/

Education

2008 - 2010

Master's Degree in Applied Computer Science

Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania

2004 - 2008

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science

Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bucharest - București, România

Certifications

MARCH 2022 - PRESENT

Google Project Management (Foundations)

Coursera

Skills

Libraries/APIs

React, Node.js, REST APIs, Stripe, Stripe API

Tools

ChatGPT, Terraform

Languages

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, SQL, HTML5, Dart, GraphQL, Python, C#, C#.NET

Frameworks

Flutter, Redux, Material UI, Express.js, NestJS, Next.js, .NET

Paradigms

Agile Project Management, Web Architecture, Continuous Integration (CI), DevOps, Serverless Architecture, REST, Design Patterns, Agile, Management

Platforms

Firebase, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Mobile, Docker, Ollama, Vercel, Linux, AWS Lambda

Storage

PostgreSQL, Cloud Firestore, NoSQL, Google Cloud, MongoDB, Databases, Amazon DynamoDB, MySQL, Redis

Industry Expertise

Project Management

Other

SaaS, Google Cloud Functions, Full-stack, Front-end, Back-end, API Integration, Architecture, Leadership, Data Visualization, APIs, Web Development, Technical Leadership, Full-stack Development, System Design, Team Leadership, DOM, Software Architecture, CTO, Roadmaps, CI/CD Pipelines, Containerization, Serverless, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Front-end Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Prompt Engineering, Large Language Models (LLMs), Stable Diffusion, Machine Learning, Public Speaking, Software Development, Communication, Creative Problem Solving, Llama, Llama 3, OpenAI, Google Pub/Sub, LangChain, AI Agents, Pinecone

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